Netanyahu says Gaza war on Hamas will go on for 'many more months,' thanks US for new weapons sales

Israel's prime minister says the war on Hamas in Gaza will continue for “many more months." He was pushing back Saturday against persistent international cease-fire calls following mounting civilian deaths, hunger and mass displacement in the besieged enclave. Netanyahu also thanked the Biden administration for its continued backing, including approval for a new emergency weapons sale, the second this month to bypass Contress. Israel argues that ending the war now would mean victory for Hamas. It's a stance shared by the Biden administration, which at the same time urged Israel to do more to avoid harm to Palestinian civilians. In new fighting, Israeli warplanes struck urban refugee camps in the center of Gaza.